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Why is Poseidon so biased against Odysseus?
In Greek mythology, Poseidon is biased against Odysseus because Odysseus blinded his son, the cyclops Polyphemus. This act incited Poseidon's anger and led to his ongoing hostility towards Odysseus throughout his journey home from the Trojan War.
Which god is against Odysseus and his men?
Poseidon. and he's not against him, he's just mad at him because he never thanks the gods, so he wants Odysseus to suffer.
How did poseiden become a god?
Poseiden was eaten along with his brothers by the ruling Titan Cronus. Zeus escaped this fate and eventually released his brothers by killing Cronus. Zeus, Hades, and Poseiden drew lots to what part of the earth they would rule. Poseiden drew water and so he became the god of the Ocean.
What does poseiden stand for?
poseidon is the god of the sea so he is a water god
Why do Odysseus' men disobey his orders on Thrinacia?
Odysseus' men are starving on Thrinacia, and they cannot leave the island (due to the winds), so they slaughter some of the golden calf against Odysseus' orders.
Who does Polyphemus hate more than Odysseus?
Polyphemus hates nobody more than he hates Odysseus. Odysseus blinded Polyphemus, so the Cyclops holds a deep grudge against him.
Why does Odysseus pray to Athena?
I think that Odysseus preyed to Athena because she was the goddess of wisdom so he would prey so he can gain wisdom and to help him scheme for a war plan against the Trojans.
Odysseus and his cunningness against the sirens?
He wanted to hear the sirens so he told his men to tie him to his ship's mast and to put beeswax in their ears. So, Odysseus heard the sirens but could not be drawn to them as he was tied down.
How does the gift that Aeolus gives to Odysseus end up being unlucky?
It's not so much the actual gift that's unlucky as it is what Odysseus' men do to it. When Aiolus gives Odysseus the wind bag, he tell him to make sure that no one opens it all the way, or all the wind will escape. Odysseus' men, however think that there is gold and treasure in the bag, so they open it against Odysseus' commands, and they get sent back to where the came from.
Were the disciples of Jesus who wrote the New Testament biased?
Only in so much as eyewitnesses can be said to be biased.Previously, they were biased against the Resurrection since they did not believe it was possible for a crucified man to rise. This bias was overcome when they witnessed His risen body.The disciples had nothing to gain and everything - including their lives - to lose by recording and preaching their experiences so being biased or prejudiced was not of any benefit to them.
What part did Athena play in the founding of Athens?
The Greek goddess Athena played a very important part in the founding of Athens. Athena and her uncle Poseiden both wanted to become patriot god of a thriving city, so they held a competition. Poseiden struck his mighty trident against the earth to make a spring, but the citizens were unable to drink from it because it was saltwater. They deemed Poseiden's gift useless and chose Athena's gift instead, an olive tree that could provide olives for them to eat. The city was founded by Athena and was named Athens in her honour.
What is so special about Odysseus' bow?
Odysseus' bow was given to him by his friend Iphitus. The trade they made firmed their friendship.
